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Memory care in First Colony offers 24-hour care and supervision, trained staff, and specialized activities to accommodate the needs of seniors with Alzheimer’s or dementia. These communities typically offer advanced security features and engaging activities to help ensure residents’ well-being. The cost of memory care in First Colony is about $6,798 per month.

To find the best memory care options for your needs and budget, browse the 135 communities, read 3701 reviews of families’ experiences, and learn about available services and amenities. You may also consider nearby communities such as Williamsburg, Newport News and Yorktown.

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Photo of Hamilton - West
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Totty Place is an assisted living community located in the lovely and scenic Petersburg, Virginia. Petersburg sits right along the banks of the James River and the Appomattox River making it one of the most beautiful locations in Virginia. Rafting, boating, hiking, and fishing are just a few of...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Great place for my mother. She has a room to herself filled with her things. Staff is attentive and very pleasant. Mom is active and has made new friends with other residents. I'm grateful for Nans Pointe.
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Tabernacle Gardens Assisted Living provides seniors with a safe and comfortable community to live in. Located in Suffolk, VA, this community provides its residents with a beautiful place to live. Those who choose to make this community their home will find that Suffolk is a great place to live -...
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Provides: Assisted Living, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Richardson Adult Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Enjoy refined living with an active lifestyle at Harbor’s Edge, a full-service, premier LifeCare retirement community in Norfolk, Virginia. With an elegant setting and amenities that surpass many fine hotels, Harbor’s Edge’s greatest luxury is flexibility. Our residents enjoy a range of choice in...
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The marketing staff does a good job explaining about the facility with regards to how a resident will live and transition as their needs change. The facility is well maintained. They offer lots of activities...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Village at Woods Edge tucked amid picturesque Franklin, Virginia was created for active, independent seniors who want to get the most from their retirement.  The Village combines personal freedom and security, comfort and convenience.  We understand the emotional, mental, and...
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Photo of Lillian's Loving Care
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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I absolutely recommend this property to other families that are looking into their options, without a doubt. It was a little adjustment for my father, but he thoroughly enjoys the facility there and the...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Shepherd's Village at Park Avenue is an assisted living community located in Norfolk, Virginia. Our property offers several walking paths on a beautifully landscaped property within minutes of area medical centers, churches, shops, and restaurants. You'll enjoy customized care with outstanding...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care
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Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Colonial Home is a quaint 32 bed home located in the Deep Creek section of Chesapeake.  We serve a private pay resident in a home environment.  Colonial Home serves both ambulatory and non-ambulatory residents and offers a full range of care, including rehabilitation services, home health care...
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Virginia Home For Adults
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Virginia Home
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Hawkins Residential
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
The ParkwoodThe Parkwood is a caring assisted living community for seniors who are looking to make Richmond, VA their home. This community is located in a city that is rich in its history. Richmond offers much to do and see, including the Science Museum of Virginia, the Museum of the Confederacy,...
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We have been very pleased with everyone. They have been very accommodating to my aunts needs. We are just real pleased. I would recommend The Hermitage. The facility is very clean. The staff is very friendly...
Provides: Assisted Living, Memory Care, Independent Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Memory Care: Memory care facilities provide housing, care, and therapies for seniors who have Alzheimer’s disease or other forms of dementia in an environment designed to reduce confusion and prevent wandering.
Independent Living: Independent living facilities offer convenient, hassle-free living in a social environment for seniors who are active, healthy, and able to live on their own.
The Hermitage is an assisted living residence in historic Richmond, Virginia. It is conveniently located just off I-64 and is near Joseph Bryan Park. The Science Museum of Virginia is located a couple of miles to the south of The Hermitage. The residence sits on an expansive lawn with lilac...
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Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Photo of Carebridge Assisted Living
Provides: Assisted Living
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Assisted Living: Assisted living facilities offer housing and care for active seniors who may need support with activities of daily living, like bathing, dressing, and medication management.
Carebridge Assisted Living Community provides accommodations on both a long term and respite care basis. Daily housekeeping, meal service, social programs and smiling faces are all part of assisted living at Carebridge. The people of Carebridge are skilled in providing personalized care to our...

Cost of memory care in First Colony, VA

The average cost of senior living in First Colony is $6,798 per month. Cheaper nearby regions include Williamsburg, VA with an average of $6,798 per month.

Memory care costs in First Colony, VA, vs. state and national averages

First Colony, VA
$6,798/mo
U.S. national average
$6,999/mo

Memory care costs in First Colony, VA, vs. other senior living options

Memory Care
$6,798/mo

Memory care costs in First Colony, VA, by floor plan type

Semi-Private
$5,984/mo
Studio
$7,440/mo
1 Bedroom
$7,574/mo

Senior living costs in First Colony vs. state and national costs

Cost comparison table showing community type costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column communityType: Community type
Column destination: First Colony, VA
Column state: Virginia
Column national: U.S.
Community typeFirst Colony, VAVirginiaU.S.
Memory Care$6,798/mo$7,372/mo$6,999/mo
Assisted Living$5,834/mo$6,344/mo$5,830/mo
Independent Living$3,858/mo$4,048/mo$3,520/mo
Memory Care
First Colony, VA:$6,798/mo
Virginia:$7,372/mo
U.S.:$6,999/mo
Assisted Living
First Colony, VA:$5,834/mo
Virginia:$6,344/mo
U.S.:$5,830/mo
Independent Living
First Colony, VA:$3,858/mo
Virginia:$4,048/mo
U.S.:$3,520/mo
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Memory care costs in First Colony, VA, over time

The line graph below shows how monthly memory care costs have shifted over the past five years in First Colony and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent quarterly averages of what seniors actually paid after moving into A Place for Mom partner communities.

First Colony, VAVA stateNational

Memory care cost trends in First Colony, VA

The table below shows how monthly memory care costs in First Colony have changed in the last two years and how those changes compare with state and national trends. The figures represent averages of actual costs paid by seniors who moved into A Place for Mom partner communities in 2023 and 2024.

Cost comparison table showing 2023 and 2024 average costs by location. This table contains 3 rows of data across 4 columns.
Column location: Location
Column cost2024: 2024 average cost
Column cost2023: 2023 average cost
Column percentChange: Percent change
Location2024 average cost2023 average costPercent change
First Colony, VA$6,677/mo$6,435/mo+3.8%
Virginia$6,952/mo$6,648/mo+4.6%
National$6,685/mo$6,446/mo+3.7%
First Colony, VA
2024 average cost:$6,677/mo
2023 average cost:$6,435/mo
Percent change:+3.8%
Virginia
2024 average cost:$6,952/mo
2023 average cost:$6,648/mo
Percent change:+4.6%
National
2024 average cost:$6,685/mo
2023 average cost:$6,446/mo
Percent change:+3.7%
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What families are saying about memory care in First Colony

Recent reviews for memory care in First Colony

Golden Years Assisted Living in Hampton, VA

5.0
Welcome to Golden Years! When looking for a new home, this assisted living is a five star hotel encircled by the care often associated with family. You go online and pick up pamphlets searching. Let me stop you right there! Look no further. I am a resident at Golden Years and have been since ...
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Mennowood Retirement Community in Newport News, VA

5.0
I am very happy with this community. The staff is great and very caring. The food is appealing with a nice variety. They offer alot of activities. I would be happy to recommend this community to other families. We are happy with the cleanliness here.

Commonwealth Senior Living at Kilmarnock

5.0
Before I retired seven years ago, I was in healthcare administration in the Kilmarnock community, and Commonwealth has always had a good reputation. I did look into several agencies, and came in to take the tour at Commonwealth and liked what I saw. It was very clean, and there was a home ...
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First Colony review score based on 622 family reviews

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This proprietary review score is based on 622 reviews of 135 First Colony memory care communities. All reviews were submitted in the past two years by verified community residents and family members.
The First Colony review score informs your search by letting you see at a glance how memory care residents and family members rate memory care in your area. Compare review scores in multiple locations to understand how overall satisfaction rates differ from city to city. Based on recent reviews, the maximum possible score is 10.Methodology: How we calculate our city review scores

First Colony review score compared against nearby cities

8.1
First Colony, VA135 facilities
8.1
Williamsburg, VA121 facilities
8.0
Surry, VA26 facilities

Review subcategories for First Colony memory care

When memory care residents and family members submit a review on our site, they rate each community on categories such as cleanliness, activities, meals, and more. The chart below is based on 622 reviews of 135 First Colony memory care communities. This chart helps you compare First Colony resident and family memory care satisfaction rates against national averages. Use it to assess your needs and develop criteria for your own search. If you know that one of these categories is important to you or your loved one, our senior living advisors can help you find communities to match your needs.
First Colony, VA averageNational average
Cleanliness
3.2
3.7
Friendliness
3.3
3.8
Care services
2.9
3.5
Staff
3.1
3.7
Meals & dining
2.8
3.4
Activities
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3.3
Value for cost*
2.8
3.4
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First Colony memory care services and amenities

These charts highlight some of the many care, dining, and entertainment offerings available in First Colony memory care communities. They don’t represent all possible services and amenities available at assisted living communities in First Colony, but support comparisons against nationwide offerings. Our Senior Living Advisors can help you find communities that fit your preferences.

Availability of select care services in First Colony memory care

Memory care communities offer a variety of care services and visiting health care providers to meet seniors’ health needs. The chart below shows the percentage of memory care partners in First Colony that offer these care services compared to the percentage of partners that offer them nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Full medication management
Full medication management
68.9%
63.8%
Doctor on call
Doctor on call
55.6%
47.2%
24-Hour awake staff
24-Hour awake staff
98.5%
82.2%
Diabetic care
Diabetic care
98.5%
98.2%
*Visiting health care professionals
*Visiting health care professionals
71.9%
69.9%
Home care agency on-site
Home care agency on-site
36.3%
28.4%
Non-ambulatory care
Non-ambulatory care
98.5%
89.4%
Respite or short term stays
Respite or short term stays
60.7%
59.1%
Hospice available on-site
Hospice available on-site
70.4%
69.5%
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Availability of select dementia care services in First Colony memory care

Our community partners provide many services to keep residents with dementia or other memory concerns safe and engaged. Below, take a look at what percentage of First Colony Memory Care partners offer the selected dementia care services compared to the percentage of partners nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Dementia behaviors care
Dementia behaviors care
67.4%
72.2%
Specialized memory care training for staff
Specialized memory care training for staff
49.6%
45.6%
Secured community and/or wander guard
Secured community and/or wander guard
60.7%
68%
Memory care only community
Memory care only community
29.6%
26.2%
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Availability of select dietary accommodations in First Colony memory care

Memory care communities help seniors maintain a balanced diet by accommodating their health needs, allergies, and other restrictions. Below you’ll find the percentage of First Colony partners making specific dietary accommodations for seniors compared to the percentage of assisted living partners making those accommodations nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Nutritionist / dietician
Nutritionist / dietician
52.6%
28%
Low / no sodium
Low / no sodium
56.3%
44.8%
No sugar
No sugar
51.9%
41.4%
Vegetarian
Vegetarian
51.1%
50.4%
Pureed meals
Pureed meals
36.3%
22.8%
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Availability of select dining options in First Colony memory care

Our memory care communities know that seniors want top-quality meals and options for how they dine. The chart below indicates the percentage of First Colony communities that offer dining options to their discerning residents compared to our partners nationally.
First Colony, VANational
Professional chef
Professional chef
39.3%
32.1%
Restaurant style dining
Restaurant style dining
56.3%
40.1%
Room service
Room service
40%
37.6%
Anytime dining
Anytime dining
24.4%
23%
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Availability of select programs and activities in First Colony memory care

Senior living communities offer a variety of programming to keep seniors socially, mentally, and physically vibrant. The chart below shows what percentage of partnered memory care communities in First Colony offer the selected activities, amenities, and programs compared to the percentage of partners nationwide.
First Colony, VANational
Activity director
Activity director
59.3%
45.5%
Pet-focused programs
Pet-focused programs
44.4%
33.2%
Community service programs
Community service programs
41.5%
29%
Devotional activities on-site
Devotional activities on-site
63.7%
53.2%
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
Parties / BBQs / happy hour
60.7%
51.1%
Outings / off-site activities
Outings / off-site activities
63%
59.7%
Piano or organ
Piano or organ
51.9%
39.7%
Arts and crafts center
Arts and crafts center
43.7%
35.8%
Educational speakers / life long learning
Educational speakers / life long learning
49.6%
36.8%
Clubs / games / karaoke
Clubs / games / karaoke
61.5%
47.1%
Live performances
Live performances
56.3%
47.3%
Dances
Dances
41.5%
32.1%
Fitness center
Fitness center
25.2%
22.4%
Fitness classes
Fitness classes
58.5%
46.3%
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State regulations for memory care in First Colony

Safety is a primary concern when seniors and their families look for memory care. Each state has its own laws and inspection processes to help ensure seniors reside in a safe environment and receive quality care. Learning about Virginia memory care regulations will help you understand how memory care communities in First Colony protect seniors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Charter Senior Living of Williamsburg, Brookdale Chambrel Williamsburg and Cambridge Crossing are the top-rated memory care facilities near First Colony, Virginia. See full list of communities.
There are 135 memory care facilities near First Colony, Virginia. See the full list.
The best memory care facilities near you in First Colony, Virginia are Heritage Green Hanover, Arden Courts VA Beach, A Memory Care Community and Arden Courts Richmond, A Memory Care Community. These memory care communities received the highest rankings based on verified family reviews.
The 135 memory care facilities near you in First Colony, Virginia typically provide housing, therapies, and care tailored to those who have Alzheimer’s or other forms of dementia. To find memory care in First Colony, Virginia, browse our detailed listings showing photos, floor plans, amenities, activities, and reviews from real families.
Browse A Place for Mom’s listings for memory care in First Colony, Virginia, to take a virtual tour. Our local senior living experts can arrange for a live tour of these communities as well.
The cost of memory care facilities in First Colony, Virginia ranges from $3995 to $10900. The average Memory Care cost in First Colony, Virginia is $6,798. Prices often vary based on care provided, amenities, unit size, and more.
The cost of memory care in First Colony, Virginia typically starts at $3995. A Place for Mom’s local, expert senior living advisors can help you find affordable memory care facilities near you and offer advice on how to lower costs and pay for care with VA benefits or public payment options.
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